Thriving in an Uncertain Growth Environment

The blurring of boundaries between industries has accelerated possibilities from converging trends, applications, technologies and markets. Organizations need to seize opportunities emerging from the forces of industry convergence. As industry convergence accelerates the disrupt-collapse-transform cycle, what are the top growth opportunities that businesses must focus on to gain long-term competitive advantage? How can you accelerate the "idea to execution" cycle to drive transformative growth from the forces of industry convergence?

Nepal is undergoing significant economic transformation, uncovering investment opportunities across a wide array of sectors. The Government of Nepal intends to achieve GDP growth of 7.2% in 2017-18 and aims to do so through increased momentum in post-earthquake reconstruction and significant spending on infrastructure projects. The current budget has allocated $600 million for the execution of National Pride Projects, which include key large infrastructure projects such as the Gautam Buddha International Airport and the 456MW Upper Tamakoshi hydropower project. Infrastructure investment will be lucrative for private sector investment given the government focus on adopting the public-private partnership (PPP) model for large projects, including hydropower, smart cities, new towns, railways and roadways.

Why You Must Attend:

•Learn more about economic growth trends, domestic policy changes and associated implications for industry and investments.
•Gain an understanding of key trends influencing major industries such as energy, infrastructure, and iron and steel, and identify related engagement opportunities.
•Develop growth ideas and actionable insights from the information shared by market leaders and policymakers.
•Engage in a live Q&A session with the panel of presenters.

ASEAN as a single entity over 50 years has evolved from resuming regional security and fostering trade integration to achieving a holistic and comprehensive economic community. ASEAN, at the current level of economic growth, is poised to become the fourth-largest market—after EU, US, and China—by 2030, supported by an increased skilled workforce, abundant natural resources, and favorable geographic location for trade and commerce. This briefing examines the potential contributions of this integration to regional growth by analyzing the impact of various Mega Trends, the new growth drivers, and the areas of innovation most likely to be seen in ASEAN by 2025.

Without a doubt, Mexico stands amongst the global emerging frontrunners and the country has established itself as a go-to investment destination, supported by lower wages and multiple free-trade agreements. Today, however, as a result of Donald Trump's presidency and change in policy direction, there is significant uncertainty concerning the future of Mexican trade, industry, and growth. The impending redefinition of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), for example, will play a pivotal role in influencing the future of Mexico. The upcoming webinar will shed greater light on Mexico's macroeconomic prospects by evaluating potential US policy changes and resultant implications on Mexico, while also evaluating its economic and industry outlook.

Technological intrusion in the logistics space has resulted in minimizing the current complexity. Trends such as connectivity have resulted in creating new types of service deliveries centered on app-based and marketplace models that are already disrupting the supply chain. The study is broken down into three clusters—technology scenarios, business scenarios and market scenarios—covering the new innovations, business models, and routes and regions that are expected to create a multitude of opportunities in the logistics space.

Top 50 Emerging Technologies is a comprehensive insight of the most promising and disruptive technologies poised to impact our world in the next few years. It highlights and offers strategic guidance and actionable ideas on the hottest 50 technologies that pack maximum potential to fuel global innovation, spawn innovative products and services, and drive commercial growth. The top 50 technologies are key beacons that will guide the strategic moves of innovation-focused organizations and professionals. While each of the top 50 technologies represents an area of intensified R&D, heightened investments, increased IP activity, and tremendous market potential, the possible convergence of several of these technologies opens up unprecedented opportunities for new revenue models and the next generation of innovative products and solutions.

Top 50 Emerging Technologies is a comprehensive insight of the most promising and disruptive technologies poised to impact our world in the next few years. It highlights and offers strategic guidance and actionable ideas on the hottest 50 technologies that pack maximum potential to fuel global innovation, spawn innovative products and services, and drive commercial growth. The top 50 technologies are key beacons that will guide the strategic moves of innovation-focused organizations and professionals. While each of the top 50 technologies represents an area of intensified R&D, heightened investments, increased IP activity, and tremendous market potential, the possible convergence of several of these technologies opens up unprecedented opportunities for new revenue models and the next generation of innovative products and solutions.

2017 will be the sixth year of global stagnation, and we will again see a low rate of global economic growth. Geopolitical events, restrained demand and weak investments will take a toll on the global growth trajectory. Lack of business confidence due to the global uncertainties will make investors wait and watch, which could further slow progress. Amidst such circumstances, which areas of growth will produce the best business opportunities? This briefing delivers an in-depth global and regional growth analysis highlighting the opportunities, risks, policy challenges and economic trends, and provides economic predictions for 2017.

Global interest in Myanmar as an investment destination has increased in the past five years following liberalization efforts and other reforms. The country has since witnessed commendable expansion in foreign investment, trade, and gross domestic product (GDP). Enabling factors such as the recent opening of the first special economic zone (SEZ), a rising middle class, and supportive new government policies for businesses will only help accelerate Myanmar's catch-up process.

In light of these developments, Frost & Sullivan's upcoming webinar will enable you to:

• Gain a deeper knowledge of Myanmar's economic and business conditions
• Learn more about the legal and financial landscape in Myanmar
• Leverage insights and trends associated with key emerging industries
• Engage in a live Q&A session with Frost & Sullivan experts as well as private sector representatives

Donald Trump's ascendancy to president of the United States promises to bring big change. Controversial campaign rhetoric targeting topics as diverse as trade, the environment and healthcare, coupled with Trump's long list of unconventional government appointees, have created an environment of uncertainty. Citizens, businesses, and governments around the world are trying to separate the hyperbolic from the probable and wondering what policies Trump will actually pursue. “Trump's Impact on the Future of the United States” helps provide clarity without sacrificing complexity.

Is your organization prepared to take advantage of the most impactful and transformational trends set to take place in 2017? Frost & Sullivan's Visionary Innovation Group has drawn on the expertise of its global team of futurists, consultants, and analysts to forecast which trends will most affect business, society, and government this year. Each of our top 17 trends are analyzed and supported with key predictions and the expected impact of those predictions.

Sensor technologies are already signaling transformation across different applications and are expected to bring changes more significantly in the future. Innovative sensor technology is expected to disrupt existing business models and applications. Industries are continuously intermingling with one another to develop innovative products and services to satisfy the discerning needs of consumers. Regulations play a vital role in the adoption of technology, especially drone and energy-harvesting technologies. Therefore, it’s imperative that companies review their portfolio and build their innovation pipeline of sensor technologies and customized products to be ready for the future in line with regulations, and consumer and business demands.

Industries are continuously intermingling to develop innovative products and services to satisfy the discerning needs of consumers. This convergence of industries may potentially disrupt existing business models and applications. Technologies, especially material technologies, act as key facilitators for the transforming innovation ecosystem. Therefore, it is imperative that companies review their portfolio and build their innovation pipeline of material technologies and customized products to be ready for future convergence and collaboration trends. The webinar will discuss key trends that are driving material innovations across different industries and focus on the emerging opportunities for materials across applications.

The battery sector was stunned with the news of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones catching fire or exploding in September 2016, and was further shaken when the replacement smartphones suffered similar fates. Such developments underline the new territory that advanced battery designs are venturing into, where the slightest defect may have catastrophic consequences. Scientists and researchers are thus compelled to improve upon existing battery technologies, where batteries will have to meet ever-increasing demands for high power density, good lifecycle, long shelf life, low cost, and safety.

Technologies never remain in silos; they intermingle with one another to form innovative scenarios that may potentially disrupt existing business models and applications. For example, technologies such as Smart Haptics, 5G Networks, Surgical Robots, Artificial Intelligence and XaaS could combine to generate an innovative business scenario, “Haptic-enabled Remote Robotic Surgeries,” that may possibly disrupt the healthcare industry. For business executives and R&D organizations, these scenarios usher in innovation for their strategic business planning and help them stay ahead in the market. The webinar also discusses some of the key initiatives enabling the convergence of emerging technologies.

In an inter-connected world where technology has no boundaries, two or more emerging technologies across industries may converge in various scenarios, leading to unexplored applications or business models. For example, technologies like next-generation stem cells, additive manufacturing and nano-coatings may converge to give rise to "personalized cosmeceuticals," which are cosmetics customized based on phenotype and genotype of the user. Unexplored business models like these may become the next disruptive billion-dollar idea for investors, corporate executives and R&D professionals. The webinar will discuss key trends that drive these convergence scenarios and potential market challenges that should be noted while considering these opportunities.

Movies have created much hype around artificial intelligence, which has distorted the understanding of the technology for people, businesses, and government. Most people picture a dystopian society when they think about artificial intelligence, but the truth is light years away from this notion. In reality, the true capabilities of AI devices don’t meet general expectations. But in the past decade, the industry has witnessed significant development in terms of technology and the skills that are pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. Newer innovations in machine learning algorithms (deep learning) and computing technologies (neuromorphic or quantum computing) show promise for AI. But is the public or government ready for this future? Are businesses aware of what needs to be done to become AI ready?

Nepal’s growth story is likely to be shaped by rising urbanization, growing renewable energy development, and greater transport infrastructure development over the next few years. Investors could look to tap into opportunities across sectors such as hydropower and manufacturing, with the government seeking to utilize the significant untapped hydropower potential, and with the development of special economic zones likely to take on greater shape moving ahead. Featuring commentary from the Nepal government, Frost & Sullivan Senior Partners, as well as the private sector in Nepal, this webinar will enable you to gain deeper insights into the future of Nepal, national priorities, investment opportunities, and success stories of local companies as well as multinational corporations.

Why You Must Attend:
• Understand fiscal adjustments and their impact on the Saudi and Qatari economies
• Track the progress of Qatar and Saudi Arabia in diversifying away from oil and gas, and understand the governments’ diversification policies
• Identify non-hydrocarbon-related growth opportunities across Qatar and Saudi Arabia
• Participate in interactive Q&A with Frost & Sullivan country experts for Qatar and Saudi Arabia

Disruption is a frightening prospect for most companies unaware of new technologies that will soon arrive to threaten their market position and send their strategy, R&D, and product development teams into tail spins. This executive briefing will share golden nuggets from the TechVision group’s latest research titled ‘Top 50 Emerging Technologies: Growth Opportunities of Strategic Imperative.’

Disruption is a frightening prospect for most companies unaware of new technologies that will soon arrive to threaten their market position and send their strategy, R&D, and product development teams into tailspins.

Frost & Sullivan's Emerging Market Innovation webcasts are useful for both reactive companies that are new to a country or market, and proactive companies that stay in step with the changing scenarios. Our Emerging Market Growth Monitor, Global Economic Tracker-Insights and Trends (GET-IT) offer demographic, socio-metric, economic, political, and regulatory research by industry and region.

Frost & Sullivan’s Mega Trends research webinars provide identification and analysis of the most important global Mega Trends within and across industries, potential scenarios of specific trends through 2020, and the implications of those trends in transforming business markets, society and cultures. Our services enable companies to develop and implement a macro-to-micro analysis process to integrate Mega Trend knowledge into actionable strategy.